A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2232636 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2234020 epoch_slot_no: 9220 block_no: 2232531 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2455 time: 2019-02-23 00:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb336af6adb6fbd83ae0e10959b2f8bc966d2dd176b70e2d62007872cb3aeccbfBlock Operator
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